Choosing a physician is an important decision. This is why we have offices located across the Baton Rouge area and some with early and after-hours appointments. We're dedicated to the health of our community and the well-being of each of our patients. Welcome to our Community of Caring.

Pastoral Care

Baton Rouge General is home to many full-time chaplains who represent a variety of religious denominations and have specialized training in pastoral care. Our chaplains are here to help counsel patients and visitors during their stay.

Chaplains are available for:

Spiritual guidance and direction

Communion, baptism, anointing of the sick

Support during medical or surgical treatment

Information about religious congregations in the community

Grief counseling

Claude Kirkpatrick Memorial Chapel Service Schedule

Mid City (located on the first floor near Main Entrance)

Catholic Mass
Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m.

Protestant Service
Sundays, 9:45 a.m.

Bluebonnet (located on the first floor near Gift Shop)

Catholic Mass
Sundays, 9:00 a.m.
Thursdays, 12:00 p.m.

For more information, or to contact a chaplain, please call (225) 387-7742 or call the hospital operator and ask for the chaplain on-call. You may also email us at pastoralcare@brgeneral.org.